All of us working with Marco Polo Institute welcome the students  to Marco Polo campuses. In order to ensure all the student’s safety and allow opportunity for the best possible learning experience   for all we require the students to understand our expectations and will require that they be followed. 

First rule is a promise of respect; for each other the schools and the resort because you are representing yourself, your school and your country. In addition to being under your college rules and regulations, you are staying in a resort and will stay in hotels and residences. You will be expected to respect the rule of each property as well as the rules governing Italy and each school. Disrespect will not be tolerated, either verbal or physical.

You are adults studying abroad. The water, climate and the food might be different than at home and will take a few days for your system to adjust. You must be proactive in your health abroad. Please ask your physician for a generic prescription for any drug that you are taking as specific brands might not be available. Carry this with your documents. Pack all medications in your carry on. They should be in the original container. Make sure you have enough medication for the entire trip. 

Please advise the directors of Marco Polo of any health issue you might have as well as any medications you are taking so we may have that information available and ready on file if the need presents itself. If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, sensitivities, ethical or religious, please let us know. There are many courses served and we will do our best to try to accommodate you.
 

• Should you feel ill, you must inform a director from Marco Polo immediately.
• Wine is served with meals. We expect there to be no excessive drinking at any time. Wine enhances the meal and adds another dimension to the experience.
• No illegal or unprescribed drugs will be tolerated. Excessive drinking and/or drug use will result in being sent home. There is no reimbursement.
• Students are advised that the washing machines here are different than those at home. They take a little over one hour. The clothes are done then…not before. Please plan accordingly.
• There is no smoking in any of the buildings.
• Students are welcome to participate in tours provided. There are no self guided tours allowed. If you need to leave the campus it is mandatory that you inform management of your whereabouts.
• You will be bound by the rules of the college, the individual campuses and Italian and U.S. laws.
• Any behaviour resulting in property loss or defacement will be the sole responsibility of the student and restitution will be required.
• Though the areas chosen for you to study and stay in are safe, common sense should be used throughout the journey. Below are just a few examples:
  • Don’t flash money
  • Discreet dress for women
  • Photocopy all your documents and have a copy at home should you need it.
  • Be aware that certain phrases and gestures might have a different meaning to others.

Rooms
There is no smoking inside of any of the rooms.

Rooms will be cleaned once a week. They must be kept in order to allow for housekeeping to clean. The housekeeping department will not pick up your clothes or tidy up the room.

Linens will be changed once a week. 

Meals 
All students will be seated before anyone is served in the dining room.

Breakfast is continental consisting of a pastry, coffee or tea and juice. 

Lunch and dinner
Meals will have wine and beverages served.

Lunch and dinner will consist of a first plate, second plate, side dish and fruit. 

Washing clothes
The cost for the washing machine is 3.5 euros each for the washer and the dryer. The students will provide their own detergent. You may wish to take advantage of the free air drying provided outside your room.
Students are advised that the washing machines here are different than those at home. They take a little over one hour. The clothes are done then…not before. Please plan accordingly.